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Week of Apr 20, 2026
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01

Montgomery County Launches Redesigned montgomerycountymd.gov Website

Montgomery County launched a redesigned county website with improved mobile access, multilingual support, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.

Public Services PIO Apr 20, 2026
02

TE/GO Committee Reviews $19.3M Green Bank Budget

Joint committee will review the Green Bank's FY27 operating budget of $19.3M, a $2.5M increase over FY26.

Finance MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
03

Council to Receive Youth Safety Briefing from DHHS, MCPD, MCPS

A joint panel from DHHS, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS will brief the Council on youth safety programs and collaborative initiatives.

Public Safety MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
04

Council Introduces Solar Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act.

Environment MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
05

Council Introduces ADU Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-06 would update accessory dwelling unit rules to comply with Maryland state law, with a public hearing set for June 9.

Housing & Real Estate MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
06

Council Briefed on FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

Council receives macro affordability briefing on the FY27-32 CIP, with a current GO bond gap of $417.6 million over six years.

Finance MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
07

$502K HHS Continuum of Care Grant Up for Vote

Council will vote on a $502,167 supplemental appropriation to DHHS for Continuum of Care planning activities.

Health & Human Services MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
08

$300K Food Aggregation Grant Heads to Council Vote

Council will vote on a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience for FY26 food aggregation.

Health & Human Services MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
09

Council to Vote on ICE Out Act April 21

Expedited Bill 13-26 would ban building and occupancy permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities in the county.

Public Safety MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
10

Public Hearing Scheduled on Income Tax Rate Increase

County Executive proposes raising the county income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% of Maryland taxable income, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

Finance MCCouncil Apr 20, 2026
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